Risotto gets its creamy texture from the starch released from the rice as it cooks. Since there’s no actual rice in this dish, the cream here comes instead from little frozen chunks of milk and cheese. This actually makes this a breeze to cook; just place it in a pan over medium heat, stir, and cook until the creamy sauce has completely melted.

If you’ve had cauliflower rice before, then you know that the taste and the texture of this substitute isn’t that similar to actual rice. That said, this is definitely a reasonable alternative to risotto. The seasonings are simple, but this dish has plenty of flavor. The taste and smell of cauliflower isn’t overwhelming, and the creamy sauce does a lot to enhance this dish.

If you’re going to be serving this to more than one person, you’re definitely going to want to add ingredients. We think this would be great with some mushroom and sausage. It could also be a tasty side to serve with a protein-rich entree. If you decide to polish off a bag on your own, be wary. A full bag only contains 240 calories, but it has 1,220 mg of sodium.

If you’re avoiding rice for any reason, or if you just like cauliflower, Alexia Cauliflower Risotto with Parmesan Cheese & Sea Salt is worth picking up. If you enjoy this dish, we’d also recommend trying Alexia’s Butternut Squash Risotto. There are so many low-carb, gluten-free options in the freezer aisle today. No matter what kind of dietary restrictions you’re following, you can find plenty of great frozen meals to try.

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